Butterscotch-Caramel Buttercream Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Butterscotch-Caramel Buttercream Frosting
10 min.
10
276kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Butterscotch-Caramel Buttercream Frosting! Perfect for elevating cakes, cupcakes, or even cookies, this rich and creamy frosting introduces an irresistible blend of buttery goodness and the distinct flavors of butterscotch and caramel. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a gathering, or simply treating yourself, this frosting is sure to impress.

Not only is it vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a suitable choice for a variety of dietary needs, but it can be whipped up in just 10 minutes! With its velvety texture and luscious taste, our Butterscotch-Caramel Buttercream is the ideal topping to add a touch of sweetness to your desserts. It's made with simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry, ensuring that you can bake and decorate with ease.

Imagine spreading this fluffy goodness atop your favorite chocolate cake or vanilla cupcakes—each bite offering a burst of flavor that will have your guests asking for seconds. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, this frosting is an accessible yet decadent choice. So why wait? Grab your hand mixer and let’s get started—your desserts are about to get a scrumptious upgrade!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup butterscotch-caramel topping 
  • Tbsp milk 
  • 16 oz powdered sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat first 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with 1 Tbsp. milk, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition. Beat in up to 2 Tbsp. additional milk for desired consistency.
  3. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Smucker's Special Recipe Butterscotch Caramel Flavored Topping.

Nutrition Facts

Calories276kcal
Protein0.34%
Fat29.43%
Carbs70.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.8
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.6282608769834%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:276.15kcal
13.81%
Fat:9.25g
14.24%
Saturated Fat:5.86g
36.64%
Carbohydrates:49.69g
16.56%
Net Carbohydrates:49.69g
18.07%
Sugar:48.78g
54.21%
Cholesterol:24.58mg
8.19%
Sodium:129.25mg
5.62%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.26%
100%
Protein:0.24g
0.47%
Vitamin A:292.85IU
5.86%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.79%
Source:My Recipes